Hand Crafted Bead Stretch Bracelets from Bali Artisan (Pair) - Orange Connection Birthstone A smoothly polished hexagonal slab

A smoothly polished hexagonal slab of marble is ready to serve

it elegantly awaits its place on your Christmas tree

Indian artisans Indu and Chitra handweave a set of four cotton napkins in a lovely palette of orange

while a sterling silver hook clasp fastens the necklace

which assumes the shape of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Hand Crafted Bead Stretch Bracelets from Bali Artisan (Pair) - Orange Connection Birthstone A smoothly polished hexagonal slabThis pretty pair of beaded bracelets is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self esteem. 'Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy', says artisan Sang Ayu. 'I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself.